AKC001: WestWind Alaska

WestWind Alaska is in the business of delivering cargo to paying customers by way of Cargo Charters. Pick up your assignment from dispatch at any of the points of origin, deliver the cargo and return to a location specified by dispatch.

Origin: Any of the following WestWind Alaska Satellite Airports:
• PANC, Anchorage (WWAK Headquarters)
• PABE, Bethel
• PABR, Barrow
• PAFA, Fairbanks
• PAGA, Galena
• PANI, Aniak
• PAOM, Nome
• PAOT, Kotzebue
• PASM, St. Mary's
• PAUN, Unalakleet

Destination: Any airport (or lake, sandbar, etc.) that can be safely served by your aircraft.

Aircraft: Any Cat I, or Cat II Cargo Aircraft.

Category: None, None

Continent: North America

Origin: As described

Destination: As described

Stops: Non-Stop

Aircraft: Pilot's Discretion

Note: Click on aircraft to sign out on this charter using the WestWind Flight Dispatch System

AKC002: WestWind Alaska Regional Crab & Fishing Charters

WestWind Alaska Regional Cargo has been contracted to help out during the crab & fishing season in the Aleutian chain of Alaska.

Here are the season dates:
• King Crab: Aug 15 - May 15
• Tanner Crab : Oct 15 - May 31
• Pacific Cod: Jan 20 - Nov 1
• Black Cod and Halibut: Mar 1 - Nov 15
• Salmon: Jun 20 - Aug 20
• Pollock: Jun 10 - Nov 1
• Yellowfin Sole and Rockfish: Jun 29 - Jul 15
• Mackeral: Oct 15 - May 31

During the above seasons operations will be ongoing during daylight hours between Unalaska (PADU), Cold Bay (PACD), Adak (PADK), King Salmon (PAKN), and Anchorage (PANC). The return trip from Anchorage will be empty, unless through your resourcefulness you find a load to take back. Fly as many round trips per day as you can. The crabs and fish you deliver to Anchorage will be transferred to WestWind Cargo's larger aircraft for distribution throughout the world.

Suitable Aircraft:

AKC003: Barrow Research/Pipeline Resupply Charter

The town of Barrow, the Barrow Arctic Science Consortium and Alaskan pipeline workers, located north of the Arctic Circle, require regular shipments of supplies and equipment. WestWind Alaska Cargo Charters will provide cargo flights from both Anchorage and Fairbanks to Barrow. Dress warm and watch out for Polar Bears on the runway at Barrow. Enjoy the Northern Lights display on those flights in darkness.

Category: None, None

Continent: North America

Origin: PANC, PAFA

Destination: Barrow, AK - PABR

Stops: Non-Stop

Aircraft: Pilot's Discretion

Note: Click on aircraft to sign out on this charter using the WestWind Flight Dispatch System

AKC004: Island Cargo Run

Westwind Alaska has been contracted for weekly cargo flights from Anchorage to two western islands in the Bering Sea; St. Lawrence Island and Nunivak Island.

St. Lawrence Island is located 590 nm from Anchorage. Savoonga Airport (PASA) has a 4400’ gravel runway. Nunivak Island is located 480 nm from Anchorage. Mekoryuk Airport (PAMY) has a 3700’ gravel runway.

We have two options for cargo flights. A Cat II plane will fly to one of the locations and return to Anchorage, then reload and fly to the other location. A Cat III or higher category aircraft will first fly to Savoonga, unload and then fly to Mekoryuk. Return to Anchorage after Mekoryuk. Pilots are authorized to fly cargo back to Anchorage from either location without prior approval as long as the cargo meets safety requirements.

Pilots must use any propellor driven aircraft capable of operating out of gravel runways. Both gravel strips are short, so that must also be taken into consideration.

Aircraft:

• Cat II: Beechcraft 58G, Beechcraft 1900C, Cessna 208
• Cat III and up: Douglas DC-3, Douglas DC-6, Grumman G21A, Lockheed L100, Lockheed L188

Category: None, None

Continent: North America

Origin: PANC

Destination: PASA, PAMY

Stops: Non-Stop

Aircraft: Pilot's Discretion

Note: Click on aircraft to sign out on this charter using the WestWind Flight Dispatch System

AKC005: Medical Supply Delivery

Westwind has been contracted to provide weekly medical supply runs to various villages in western Alaska. Initially, we’ve accepted responsibility for a few routes, with more to be added as further capacity is needed. Captains will be loading their aircraft at Unalakleet or Nome and making stops as scheduled on the following routes:

Option 1
Nome (PAOM) to Hooper Bay (PAHP)
Hooper Bay (PAHP) to Chevak (VAK)
Chevak (VAK) to Tununak (4KA)
Return to Nome from Tununak

Option 2
Unalakleet (PAUN) to Anvik (PANV)
Anvik (PANV) to Grayling (KGX)
Grayling (KGX) to Kaltag (KAL)
Kaltag (KAL) to Nulato (NUL)
Nulato (NUL) to Koyukuk (KYU)
Return to Unalakleet from Koyukuk

Due to short runways at these destinations only the following aircraft will be suitable: Beechcraft 58G, Beechcraft 1900, Cessna 172, Cessna 185, Cessna 208B, DeHavilland DHC 2, DeHavilland DHC 3, DeHavilland DHC 6, Maule M7, and Piper PA- 28.

Option 3
Nome (PAOM) to Shishmaref (PASH)
Shishmaref (PASH) to Tin City (PATC)
Tin City (PATC) to Port Clarence (KPC)
Return to Nome from Port Clarence

A Cat III prop aircraft will be used for this route: Grumman G21A, Lockheed L100, and Lockheed L188.

Category: Medical Supplies, None

Continent: North America

Origin: As described

Destination: As described

Stops: Non-Stop

Aircraft: Pilot's Discretion

Note: Click on aircraft to sign out on this charter using the WestWind Flight Dispatch System

AKC006: Medical Supply - Eastern Alaska

Westwind has been contracted to provide medical supply runs to various villages in eastern Alaska. Captains will be loading their aircraft at Fairbanks and making stops as scheduled on the following route:

Fairbanks (PAFA) to Arctic Angel (9AK4)
Arctic Angel (9AK4) to Delta Airmotive (11AK)
Delta Airmotive (11AK) to Tanacross (TSG)
Tanacross (TSG) to Tok Junction (6K8)
Tok Junction (6K8) to Chicken (CKX)
Chicken (CKX) to Chena Hot Springs (AK13)
Return to Fairbanks from Chena Hot Springs

Due to short runways at these destinations only the following aircraft will be suitable: Beechcraft 58G, Beechcraft 1900, Cessna 172, Cessna 185, Cessna 208B, DeHavilland DHC 2, DeHavilland DHC 3, DeHavilland DHC 6, Maule M7, and Piper PA- 28.

Category: None, None

Continent: North America

Origin: As described

Destination: As described

Stops: Non-Stop

Aircraft: Pilot's Discretion

Note: Click on aircraft to sign out on this charter using the WestWind Flight Dispatch System

AKC007: Adak Resupply Charter

WestWind Alaska Regional Cargo has been contracted to supply Adak and the Aleutian chain of Alaska. Pilots will pick up a cargo load in Anchorage and fly to Adak (PADK). From Adak cargo will be distributed by ship to surrounding islands. At Adak be resourceful so the return trip is not empty.

Suitable Aircraft: B727

Category: None, None

Continent: North America

Origin: PANC

Destination: PADK

Stops: Non-Stop

Aircraft: Pilot's Discretion

Note: Click on aircraft to sign out on this charter using the WestWind Flight Dispatch System

AKC008: Juneau Resupply

Westwind Alaska has been contracted to transport mail, food, clothing, and other necessities from Anchorage to Juneau. Pilots will transport the cargo to Juneau in one of WWAk’s large cargo planes.

Category: None, None

Continent: North America

Origin: PANC

Destination: PAJN

Stops: Non-Stop

Aircraft: Pilot's Discretion

Note: Click on aircraft to sign out on this charter using the WestWind Flight Dispatch System

AKC009: Southeastern Alaska Supply Runs

As part of our contract for cargo to Juneau, WWAk is to supply the surrounding towns with goods. Load up one of our small or medium cargo planes at the Juneau hub and deliver the goods according to the contracted schedule below:

Mon, Wed, Fri:
Juneau (PAJN) to Gustovus (PAGS)
Gustovus (PAGS) to Hoonah (PAOH)
Return to Juneau after Hoonah

Tues, Thur, Sat:
Juneau (PAJN) to Kake (PAFE)
Kake (PAFE) to Wrangell (PAWG)
Wrangell (PAWG) to Petersburg (PAPG)
Return to Juneau after Petersburg

Authorized aircraft: Beechcraft 1900C, Beechcraft 58G, Cessna 208, Douglas DC- 3, Grumman G21A

Category: None, None

Continent: North America

Origin: As described

Destination: As described

Stops: Non-Stop

Aircraft: Pilot's Discretion

Note: Click on aircraft to sign out on this charter using the WestWind Flight Dispatch System

AKC010: National Park Assistance to Kotzebue

Ahead of the summer season, 3 national parks near Kotzebue have contacted us to bring in a large variety of equipment to help preserve the Parks and also to entertain their guests. Pilots will fly a large variety of items which may include fertilizer, food and drink for guests, hunting equipment, preservation equipment and much more. Additionally this charter will also carry regular freight to the people of Kotzebue. This freight will be loaded on to your aircraft in Anchorage and you will be informed by the Dispatcher.

Category: None, None

Continent: North America

Origin: PANC, PAOT

Destination: PAOT, PANC

Stops: Non-Stop

Aircraft: Pilot's Discretion

Note: Click on aircraft to sign out on this charter using the WestWind Flight Dispatch System

AKC011: Mining Exploration in Nome

We had recieved a number of request from a number of mining companies to carry supplies to Nome for mines at various stages of exploration. This charter will cover 6 mines. 3 of which are Gold Mines. Bluff, Council Gold and Kelly Creek. The others include a Graphite Mine at Graphite Creek, a Copper, Iron and Gold mine at Kugruk, and a Zinc, Lead and Silver mine at Anugi.

As these are varying in size you will be required to transport all sorts of equipment including drill parts, explosives, supplies for the miners and parts for camp maintenence. We also have some pilots doing Aerial Surveying in the region who may need additional equipment. Don't be surprised if some of those pilots are looking to Deadhead with you from Anchorage or back to Anchorage for a few days off in "The Big City".

Category: None, None

Continent: North America

Origin: PANC, PAOM

Destination: PAOM, PANC

Stops: Non-Stop

Aircraft: Pilot's Discretion

Note: Click on aircraft to sign out on this charter using the WestWind Flight Dispatch System

AKC012: Point Hope Exports

As part of a redevelopment plan to grow indigenous industries in Alaska, Westwind Alaska have been asked to aid the people of Point Hope in bringing their home produced goods to the rest of the world. Pilots will fly out from Anchorage (PANC) with supplies, mail and other general cargo to Point Hope (PAPO) and fly back with a selection of local goods such as whalebone masks, baleen baskets, ivory carvings and Eskimo clothing. You may occasionally be required to carry fish or other meat products from the city to Anchorage.

Category: None, None

Continent: North America

Origin: PANC, PAPO

Destination: PAPO, PANC

Stops: Non-Stop

Aircraft: Pilot's Discretion

Note: Click on aircraft to sign out on this charter using the WestWind Flight Dispatch System

AKC013: The St. Paul Island Run

Everyday our pilots make their way out to Saint Paul Island (PASN) via King Salmon (PAKN). Our main Cargo on this run is fish and crab from both Saint Paul and King Salmon but as we're the only airline serving Saint Paul on a daily basis with Cargo aircraft.

On our outbound leg, we fly to King Salmon (PAKN) to drop off a small amount of cargo for the local residents and businesses. From King Salmon we then fly vital supplies to St. Paul Island (PASN). These include the usual cargo of mail, food and fuel but also supplies for the local crab fishermen, medical supplies boat maintenence and esssential supplies and resources for the TDX Power wind power generator.

From St. Paul Island (PASN) we pick up supplies for TDX Power and a huge amount of crab for the global market. Pilot's then fly to King Salmon (PAKN) to pick up fish, particularly salmon for the global market. Alaskan crab and salmon is extremely expensive so pilot's are asked to treat their loads carefully, making soft landings and keeping damage to a minimum.

Route: Anchorage (PANC) - King Salmon (PAKN) - St. Paul Island (PASN) - King Salmon (PAKN) - Anchorage (PANC)

Category: None, None

Continent: North America

Origin: PANC,PAKN,PASN

Destination: PASN,PAKN,PANC

Stops: Non-Stop

Aircraft: Pilot's Discretion

Note: Click on aircraft to sign out on this charter using the WestWind Flight Dispatch System

AKC014: The Canadian Connection

The Canadian North and Alaska have always been linked throughout history and today is no different. Westwind Alaska Cargo continues to operate 2 daily flights to the Canadian North. This route operates from Anchorage (PANC) to Whitehorse (CYXY) and then on to Inuvik (CYEV).

On the first leg of this service from Anchorage (PANC) to Whitehorse (CYXY) pilots primarily fly mail and equipment for oil companies operating in both Alaska and Northern Canada. Additionally we also fly mail for people with families in both regions. The second leg from Whitehorse (CYXY) to Inuvik (CYEV) transport supplies from Whitehorse, the largest city the Yukon to Inuvik one of the many outside cities served primarily by Whitehorse (CYXY). The return leg to Whitehorse (CYXY) will bring mail and supplies from companies and residents in NWT to the rest of Canada. Finally the last leg of the trip back home to Anchorage (PANC) will carry supplies back to Alaska for oil companies and also cargo for our global network from the Canadian North.

Route: Anchorage (PANC) - Whitehorse (CYXY) - Inuvik (CYEV) - Whitehorse (CYXY) - Anchorage (PANC)

Category: None, None

Continent: North America

Origin: As described

Destination: As described

Stops: Non-Stop

Aircraft: Pilot's Discretion

Note: Click on aircraft to sign out on this charter using the WestWind Flight Dispatch System

AKC015: Yellowknife Mining Supplies

A large amount of mining companies operating in both Alaska and NWT have contracted Westwind Alaska Cargo to operate mail and supplies from across Alaska to Yellowknife via Anchorage. This charter operates the longest leg of the journey from Anchorage to Yellowknife where the cargo is then transported by road to offices and mines across NWT. This is the longest flight we operate in Westwind Alaska, so we hope its not too much of a shock to the system for you!

Route: Anchorage (PANC) - Yellowknife (CYZF) - Anchorage (PANC)

Category: None, None

Continent: North America

Origin: PANC, CYZF

Destination: CYZF, PANC

Stops: Non-Stop

Aircraft: Pilot's Discretion

Note: Click on aircraft to sign out on this charter using the WestWind Flight Dispatch System

AKC016: Kodiak Cargo Runs

Westwind Alaska has been contracted to transport mail, food, clothing, and other necessities from Anchorage to Kodiak. Pilots are needed daily to transport the cargo to Kodiak Island in one of WWAk’s large cargo planes.

Category: None, None

Continent: North America

Origin: PANC

Destination: PADQ

Stops: Non-Stop

Aircraft: Pilot's Discretion

Note: Click on aircraft to sign out on this charter using the WestWind Flight Dispatch System

AKC017: Kodiak Island Cargo Runs

As part of our contract for cargo to Kodiak, WWAk is to supply the surrounding towns with goods. Load up one of our small or medium cargo planes at Kodiak Airport and deliver the goods according to the contracted schedule below:

Mon, Wed, Fri:
Kodiak (PADQ) to Larsen Bay (2A3)
Larsen Bay (2A3) to Port Lions (ORI)
Port Lions (ORI) to Akhiok (AKK)
Return to Kodiak after Akhiok
Authorized aircraft: Beechcraft 1900C, Beechcraft 58G, Cessna 208, Douglas DC- 3

The following route is to seaports only. Therefore, only amphibious planes can be used.
Tues, Thur, Sat:
Kodiak (PADQ) to Port Bailey (KPY)
Port Bailey (KPY) to Port Williams (KPR)
Return to Kodiak after Port Williams
Authorized aircraft: Cessna 208, Grumman G21A

Category: None, None

Continent: North America

Origin: PADQ

Destination: As described

Stops: Non-Stop

Aircraft: Pilot's Discretion

Note: Click on aircraft to sign out on this charter using the WestWind Flight Dispatch System

AKC018: Bethel Cargo Haul

Bethel is the largest shipping port in western AK. In the summer, river travel is the primary means of transporting cargo from the Bethel hub to the surrounding communities. In the winter, cargo is delivered by snow mobiles to the surrounding villages. In the summer, daily cargo runs with our large cargo aircraft are needed. Since less activity occurs during the winter months, the daily routes are accomplished with our smaller cargo planes.

Summer hauls: Beoing 727-200F Stage 3, Lockheed L100, Lockheed L188, Douglas DC- 6

Winter hauls: Beechcraft 1900C, Beechcraft 58G, Cessna 208, Douglas DC- 3

Category: None, None

Continent: North America

Origin: PANC

Destination: PABE

Stops: Non-Stop

Aircraft: Pilot's Discretion

Note: Click on aircraft to sign out on this charter using the WestWind Flight Dispatch System

AKC019: Sitka and Ketchikan

With their large fishing, shipping, and tourism industries, Sitka (PASI)and Ketchikan (PAKT) have hired WWAk to deliver cargo to their respective airports. Flights are Mon, Wed, and Fri. on our large cargo planes. Due to the distance of the haul, and the amount of cargo carried, refueling at Sitka or Ketchikan might be necessary. Pilots are authorized to use their discretion for brining cargo back to Anchorage so the return flight is not empty.

Authorized aircraft: Beoing 727-200F Stage 3, Lockheed L100, Lockheed L188, Douglas DC-6

Category: None, None

Continent: North America

Origin: PANC

Destination: PASI, PAKT

Stops: Non-Stop

Aircraft: Pilot's Discretion

Note: Click on aircraft to sign out on this charter using the WestWind Flight Dispatch System

AKC020: Salmon Lake Supply Run

Westwind's Salmon Lake Resort, located on the western shore of Alaska, is in need of supplies. This is a year round resort that caters to all of our pilots and tourists that come to Alaska to hunt and fish and view the rugged terrain. The resort also becomes very busy around Thanksgiving when Westwind holds a get together for all of the airline's members. All manner of cargo is required including fuel, spare parts, food, and beverages. Cargo may be hauled from any location into Nome, Alaska with its 6001' runway in larger aircraft and then ferried from Nome into Salmon lake using smaller aircraft that have the ability to land on the 2499' gravel or snow landing strip.

Category: Vacations, Events

Continent: North America

Origin: Various

Destination: Salmon Lake (Z81) or Nome (PAOM)

Stops: Non-Stop

Aircraft: Pilot's Discretion

Note: Click on aircraft to sign out on this charter using the WestWind Flight Dispatch System